Supply Chain Analyst
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Job Summary
Supply Chain Analyst
Job Overview:
The Supply Chain Analyst will support the efficient flow of materials and information across the manufacturing supply chain. This role involves coordinating demand forecasts with project timelines aligning purchasing with operations and engineering and analyzing supplier performance to ensure material availability. The analyst will work to minimize shortages reduce last-minute expediting and provide data-driven insights using tools such as NetSuite and Power BI to keep projects on track and production running smoothly.
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyze supplier lead times identify critical-path procurements and track material flow to reduce shortages and last-minute expediting.
- Provide supply chain coordination and analysis to program/project teams throughout the lifecycle of customer orders.
- Leverage MRP/ERP tools such as NetSuite to monitor material positions align forecasts and translate demand into purchase requirements.
- Prepare and maintain forecasting supply chain dashboards and reporting using platforms such as Power BI and Excel.
- Coordinate accurate demand forecasts tied to project timelines customer orders and sales projections.
- Align purchasing activities with operations and engineering ensuring material availability for production schedules and design changes.
- Participate in make/buy decisions capacity/resource coordination and product lifecycle activities (phase-in/phase-out ramp-up and end-of-life).
- Define and support material strategies that balance cost risk and availability.
- Coordinate inventory levels based on BOM requirements adjusting supply needs based on usage availability and forecast updates.
- Monitor supplier performance capacity and production issues; track key supplier KPIs and escalate risks as needed.
- Partner cross-functionally with engineering operations and procurement to support product introductions design changes and project delivery milestones.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in supply chain processes data accuracy and ERP system enhancements.
- Demonstrate strong decision-making interpersonal skills and agility in addressing supply chain challenges.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Industrial Engineering or a related field.
- 2 years of experience in supply chain demand planning or forecasting (manufacturing environment preferred).
- Strong data analysis skills with proficiency in Excel and ERP/MRP systems.
- Solid communication skills with the ability to collaborate across operations engineering and procurement.
- Ability to manage shifting priorities and adapt forecasts to changing project demands.
Preferred:
- Experience in electrical electronics or industrial equipment manufacturing.
- Hands-on experience with NetSuite ERP and Power BI reporting.
- Knowledge of demand planning and forecasting methodologies.
- APICS/CPIM CSCP or similar supply chain certification.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to sit at a desk and work on a computer for extended periods.
- Ability to stand walk and move through a manufacturing environment (e.g. visiting warehouse production floor or testing areas).
- Ability to occasionally lift carry or move items/materials up to 2025 lbs.
- Good vision and hearing to read documents use a computer and communicate effectively in person and over the phone.
- Ability to climb stairs or access elevated areas if offices and production areas are on multiple levels.
- Comfort with occasional use of personal protective equipment (PPE) (safety glasses steel-toe shoes hearing protection hard hats) when on the shop floor or warehouse.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Microsoft Access
- Continuous Improvement
- Business Analysis
- SAP
- Supply Chain Experience
- Business Process Modeling
- Process Mapping
- Analysis Skills
- SAP APO
- SAP Supply Chain Management
- Production Planning
- ERP Systems
About Company
PTS Advance is the largest specialist provider of technical talent to the United States’ Oil, Gas & Chemicals, Power & Renewables, Life Sciences, Construction & Infrastructure, and Manufacturing industries.
